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Charles Byrd watches his team during a 2024 playoff game against St. Pauls.
Seaforth girls’ basketball coach earns NCHSAA honor
Seaforth girls’ basketball coach Charles Byrd earned recognition from the North Carolina High School Athletic Association. The NCHSAA named Byrd as the Region 5 recipient for the Homer … more
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Chatham Heroes 292's Emma Burke hits a double in the top of the first inning against North Wake during a division game at The Factory in Wake Forest, NC on June 26, 2024.
Chatham County Post 292 set for another season in Heroes League
It’s time for summer softball in Chatham County. Chatham County Post 292 will start another season in the USA Softball Heroes League next week. Post 292 will have a 16U and 18-19U team … more
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Athlete of the week: Natalie Boecke
Seaforth sophomore Natalie Boecke earns athlete of the week honors for the week of May 19. Boecke, a midfielder on the girls’ lacrosse team, ended the season doing all she could for the … more
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Natalie Boecke works her way through the Swansboro defense in the Hawks' playoff loss.
Seaforth boys’, girls’ lacrosse teams end memorable seasons
PITTSBORO — Historic lacrosse seasons came to an end at Seaforth on May 20. In a North Carolina High School Athletic Association 1A/2A/3A playoff double header, the Hawks’ … more
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Chatham Central signees celebrate their college decisions at their signing ceremony last week.
More local athletes make college decisions
Here are more Chatham County athletes that have recently revealed where they’ll continue their athletic careers beyond high school:   Luke Gaines (Guilford College, football, … more
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Treiston Burnette instructs young athletes during a JumpStart session.
Siler City rolls out new youth athletic programs
The Town of Siler City has rolled out and announced new athletic programs for its surrounding community. Siler City Parks and Recreation announced the return of youth tackle and flag football … more
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Viana addresses his team following the loss to Franklin Academy on May 22.
Seaforth, Woods Charter girls’ soccer fall in fourth round
WAKE FOREST, N.C. — Seaforth’s quest for another girls’ soccer state title fell short in familiar territory — a rematch of last year’s North Carolina High School … more
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Athlete of the week: Benjamin Altenburg
Northwood’s Benjamin Altenburg earns athlete of the week honors for the week of May 12. Altenburg, a sophomore, won the boys’ 2A state title in pole vault at the North Carolina High … more
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Former Northwood golfer Jake Conklin continues his quest to make the US Open field
Former Northwood golfer moves closer to U.S. Open bid
Former Northwood golfer Jake Conklin moved one step closer to qualifying for the 2025 U.S. Open. Conklin tied for second with a score of 68 (four under par) at the River Landing (River Course) … more
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Drake Powell talks to media at the 2025 NBA basketball Draft Combine in Chicago, Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
Powell’s athleticism shines at NBA draft combine
Former Northwood basketball standout Drake Powell caught plenty of buzz at the 2025 NBA draft combine last week. Powell, who measured in at 6-foot, 5.25 inches tall and 200.4 pounds, stood out … more
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Seaforth junior Ty Willoughby competes on day two of the state golf championships
Seaforth boys’ golf finishes third at state championships
Golf The defending-champion Seaforth boys’ golf team finished third in the North Carolina High School Athletic Association 2A state championship at Pinehurst No. 6 on May 12. Finding … more
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The Seaforth boys’ track and field team poses with the NCHSAA state championship banner
Seaforth boys win first outdoor track and field title
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Just months after claiming its first indoor track and field state championship, the Seaforth boys’ track team won its first North Carolina High School Athletic … more
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Seaforth goalkeeper Katie Leonard launches the ball after a save against NCSSM-Durham. Leonard came up big in both of the Hawks’ playoff wins last week.
Local girls’ soccer teams advance to the fourth round
In the playoffs, the goal is to simply survive. For the Woods Charter and Seaforth girls’ soccer teams, the wins weren’t the prettiest, but that doesn’t matter. They’re … more
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Chatham Central's Sallie Oldham steals third base in the Bears' third-round loss to Roxboro Community in the 1A softball playoffs.
Local high school baseball, softball seasons end in third round
The baseball and softball season ended last week in Chatham County as all four of the local teams fell in the third round. Here’s a recap of how the remaining teams ended their seasons: … more
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New Seaforth coach Tolbert Matthews discusses his vision for the program
Matthews outlines plan for new era of Seaforth football
PITTSBORO — While a member of the Willow Spring football coaching staff years ago, Tolbert Matthews stepped foot on Seaforth’s new campus for the first time prior to a junior varsity … more
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Westin Phillips of Chatham Charter takes a swing against Hamlet Post 49 during an American Legion game last May
Chatham American Legion baseball to begin this weekend
It’s time for summer baseball in Chatham County. The Chatham American Legion team, otherwise known as Post 305 (previously Post 292), will start its 2025 season Sunday. Post 305 … more
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Athlete of the week: Emma Grace Hill
Seaforth sophomore Emma Grace Hill earns athlete of the week honors for the week of May 5. Tied at 1-1 in the bottom of the seventh inning against No. 24 Whiteville in the first round of the 2A … more
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Seaforth players celebrate their first-ever victory in the state softball playoffs
Seaforth softball claims first ever playoff victory
By the way of a walk-off win, nailbiter finishes and stellar performances on the mound, four Chatham County baseball and softball teams advanced past the second round of the state playoffs last week. … more
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Northwood’s Sydney Ballard signed to play basketball at North Greenville
Local athletes commit to college programs
A few Chatham County athletes made their college decisions last week. Chatham Central boys’ basketball standout Brennen Oldham committed to Catawba Valley Community College in Hickory, … more
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Seaforth freshman Liam McCann gets ready to set up a scoring opportunity during the Hawks’ win over Western Alamance to close the regular season
Local track and field athletes qualify for the state meet
Track and Field Regional champions and state qualifiers were determined last week. The state championships will be held at Marcus T. Johnson Track on the North Carolina A&T University campus … more
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